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Nintendo Switch 2 Tariff Refund Controversy

Nintendo faces criticism for launching a sale funded by $300 million in tariff refunds while legally fighting to avoid refunding the same tariff-related price increases to customers.

1. 9/10/2026Nintendo Announces 'Customer Appreciation Sale' Funded by Tariff Refunds It Won't Give Back to Players

   Nintendo says a new storewide discount event was made possible by $300 million in tariff refunds, even as it fights in court to avoid passing that same money back to customers who paid higher prices.